boxy

adjective

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as in blocky

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Recent Examples of boxy Axvall has appeared on modular collections like JÄTTEBO and UPPÅKRA, but those frames are boxy. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Short heels have rightfully dominated for the past few seasons, but a taller shoe or strappy sandal will lengthen the leg and balance out the boxy shorts. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026 This $20 T-shirt offers a nice, boxy fit that won’t cling to your skin. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 Evans’ breakfasts and lunches were fresh and homestyle, but her talent as a caterer didn’t translate into the boxy space. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for boxy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxy
  1. blocky
  2. cubic
  3. cubical
Adjective
  • However, the interface relies heavily on massive, auto-playing video tiles and blocky promotional banners that constantly compete for your attention, making the overall browsing experience a bit too cluttered and chaotic for my liking.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • Tesla sold less than one-sixth of that number in its first year, and the truck’s blocky looks became a punchline.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of blocky
Adjective
  • By 2012, cocobolo’s value in China had skyrocketed to over US$13,000 per cubic meter ($371 per cubic foot).
    — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Moreover, the detector contains more than 1,060 cubic feet (30 cubic meters) of liquid scintillator.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cubic
Adjective
  • The company also made a 2015 purchase of Hinkel, a producer of window shades, cubical curtains and related products.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Even the workpiece itself was cubical.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Definition of cubical

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“Boxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxy. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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